Rumpus is back for the next instalment of their live, large and loud indoor festivals. The Rumpus crew are veterans of the party scene now, with six previous shows which included The Correspondents, Sam and the Womp and Gypsy Hill amongst others. The events pride themselves on supporting and promoting independent artists as well as promising a walk on the wild side of nightlife entertainment. Throw into this creative and innovative audience participation, and it looks like the Rumpus Ninja Day party is set to be something special.
And it really does look like a packed line-up. The all night event will feature music, live ninja and pirate wrestling, an appearance from Max Grant, Urban Troubadour, The Rubbish Sideshow and a travelling tavern! The Rumpus Cinema also will be popping in, and the whole thing is situated in the Islington Metal Works, Torrens Street EC1V 1NQ. Doors will be open at 10pm and the event finishes at 6am, and tickets break down at £12 early bird, £15 in advance. If you’d prefer to turn up at the door and party, it’ll be £20 or £17 in costume.
But you will be guaranteed to get a great deal for your dollar. A full mix of musical styles across the board, from samba and swing to Balkan beats and electroswing to dubstep and drum & bass. But this is not just about beats and basslines. The tunes will be combined with circus acts, cabaret, impromptu performance art, extreme body art and walkabout acts, all adding to an experience that will stand out from the ordinary.
So let’s dig deeper. Room 1 is themed around the High Seas, and sees the gypsy jazz and klezmer of Gorgeous George rubbing shoulders with the rousing anthems of The Great Malarkey. Added to this are Fred Balkayou, Dr Malaka and many, many more.
The second area is the Fluffy Logic zone, with Clocker, Dusky, Toby Lyons and Disco Patrick laying down the drum & bass, techno and disco. His Excellency the Admiral B. Le Croix will put you through your paces in the Dojo, with The Special Guests and Barking Bacteria. This room will also see what is being touted as “A live wrestling battle to the death (ish) between a live Ninja (ish) and an actual bona fide Pirate (ish)”. Not to be missed.
Moving along to the Docks in room 4, we have sword combat instructor Dan Smith on hand to teach you all the swashbuckling techniques you could dream of, whilst Max Grant, the Urban Troubadour, will wander the crowd, playing for you and only you. Need your barnet looking at? Who doesn’t. Hairy Poppins Pop Up Hair Salon will be on hand to rectify the messiest of manes and shaggiest of sideburns.
If all this style and entertainment is leaving you gasping, room 5 houses the Travelling Tavern. Alongside Anne “Blondie” Bengard’s art exhibition, Dakota Jim will serenade you will sea shanties from across the globe. If even that is too much, chill out in the Rumpus Cinema, featuring cinematic treats by fearsome buccaneers of the big screen!
In a word, phew. Make sure you check www.rumpusparty.co.uk for full details of the event which takes place on Friday 2nd December at Islington Metal Works, 7 Torrens St, EC1V 1NQ. The nearest tube is Angel, and I imagine the nearest brig or sloop’ll be somewhere near the Thames.
And it really does look like a packed line-up. The all night event will feature music, live ninja and pirate wrestling, an appearance from Max Grant, Urban Troubadour, The Rubbish Sideshow and a travelling tavern! The Rumpus Cinema also will be popping in, and the whole thing is situated in the Islington Metal Works, Torrens Street EC1V 1NQ. Doors will be open at 10pm and the event finishes at 6am, and tickets break down at £12 early bird, £15 in advance. If you’d prefer to turn up at the door and party, it’ll be £20 or £17 in costume.
But you will be guaranteed to get a great deal for your dollar. A full mix of musical styles across the board, from samba and swing to Balkan beats and electroswing to dubstep and drum & bass. But this is not just about beats and basslines. The tunes will be combined with circus acts, cabaret, impromptu performance art, extreme body art and walkabout acts, all adding to an experience that will stand out from the ordinary.
So let’s dig deeper. Room 1 is themed around the High Seas, and sees the gypsy jazz and klezmer of Gorgeous George rubbing shoulders with the rousing anthems of The Great Malarkey. Added to this are Fred Balkayou, Dr Malaka and many, many more.
The second area is the Fluffy Logic zone, with Clocker, Dusky, Toby Lyons and Disco Patrick laying down the drum & bass, techno and disco. His Excellency the Admiral B. Le Croix will put you through your paces in the Dojo, with The Special Guests and Barking Bacteria. This room will also see what is being touted as “A live wrestling battle to the death (ish) between a live Ninja (ish) and an actual bona fide Pirate (ish)”. Not to be missed.
Moving along to the Docks in room 4, we have sword combat instructor Dan Smith on hand to teach you all the swashbuckling techniques you could dream of, whilst Max Grant, the Urban Troubadour, will wander the crowd, playing for you and only you. Need your barnet looking at? Who doesn’t. Hairy Poppins Pop Up Hair Salon will be on hand to rectify the messiest of manes and shaggiest of sideburns.
If all this style and entertainment is leaving you gasping, room 5 houses the Travelling Tavern. Alongside Anne “Blondie” Bengard’s art exhibition, Dakota Jim will serenade you will sea shanties from across the globe. If even that is too much, chill out in the Rumpus Cinema, featuring cinematic treats by fearsome buccaneers of the big screen!
In a word, phew. Make sure you check www.rumpusparty.co.uk for full details of the event which takes place on Friday 2nd December at Islington Metal Works, 7 Torrens St, EC1V 1NQ. The nearest tube is Angel, and I imagine the nearest brig or sloop’ll be somewhere near the Thames.
